As this forum has grown in such a short time this whole lower thing has been a problem from the perspective of someone who keeps the site.

As the intensity of the recent popular topics have grown so have the problems that go along with them. From things like potential legal issues to things like having decent equipment to make things work right, and the constant monitoring that must be done. Some of these things are costly.

I'm constantly contemplating what to do with the site sometimes. Yes, it is a real burden indeed definately not something I'm understating or making up.

Just imagine that you did it? It's like having a second job.

I can't promise that everything will be perfect or that it can be everything to everyone. I'm trying to run a good site and that is getting more difficult lately.

I almost hate to ask, but if you can please help out.

Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

6172crew

07-22-2006, 7:09 PM

I have a BIG5 Turk mauser with a pretty beat up barrel sitting in a ATI scout stock I could donate.:)

The stock and bolt convertion was $100 and I dont know what the darn rifle cost but its pretty good other than the bore. I will try to post picks later.

C.G.

07-22-2006, 7:57 PM

Ramon,
I don't mind making a donation, but don't like the Paypal or credit card options. I can send you cash or a check if you PM me with an address, please.

Beatone

07-22-2006, 9:12 PM

Another donation made. I hope some of the rest of you can step up and help out this site. Seams not many donations thru paypal over the last few weeks. (1?) We need to keep the only CA friendly site up and going. I still stayed even though no for sale forum. :(

Santa Cruz Armory

07-22-2006, 9:52 PM

Another donation made. I hope some of the rest of you can step up and help out this site. Seams not many donations thru paypal over the last few weeks. (1?) We need to keep the only CA friendly site up and going. I still stayed even though no for sale forum. :(

How can you see who donated to Calguns?? :confused:

Harbinger

07-22-2006, 9:56 PM

Donation made. Thanks for everything, Ramon.

Beatone

07-22-2006, 10:53 PM

How can you see who donated to Calguns?? :confused:

I can't see WHO has donated but I can see how many MAY have donated. Completed transactions number for moneys received, is by his paypal name. If you donate now his # is about 85. In two weeks donate and see if that # has moved much. Donate a few times and you'll see what I mean. I donated two weeks ago and today. The # has moved once. So lets donate guys. :D
(This is only for paypal) I know some send there donations in the mail. :D

Joe

07-23-2006, 1:38 AM

sent a little money. thank you for this awesome site.

krby

07-23-2006, 6:27 AM

Paypay says the successful transaction number is only updated after 30 days. So, it'll take some time to reflect this latest "passing of the hat". Thanks for bothering to do this Ramon.

Fjold

07-23-2006, 9:45 AM

Ramon,
Like some others I won't use Paypal but if you PM me the snail mail address and the name you want the check made out to, I'll mail in a check.

6172crew

07-23-2006, 5:03 PM

Ramon, Id like to auction off the Mauser on your site, can we get a temp permit to allow the C&R to be sold and funds sent straigth to the site?

Is that a no-go? Im not really sure what kind of legal issues this might cause but maybe a raffle would work if part of the $$ went to the NRA or something.

RRangel

07-24-2006, 6:38 AM

Ramon, Id like to auction off the Mauser on your site, can we get a temp permit to allow the C&R to be sold and funds sent straigth to the site?

Is that a no-go? Im not really sure what kind of legal issues this might cause but maybe a raffle would work if part of the $$ went to the NRA or something.

I'll allow you to sell that.

6172crew

07-24-2006, 9:04 AM

I'll allow you to sell that.

PM sent.:)

RRangel

07-24-2006, 9:08 AM

PM sent.:)

Still waiting for the pm.

donger

07-24-2006, 9:14 AM

Ramon, I made a donation when I first saw the button a couple of weeks ago.

Thanks for a great site.

RRangel

07-24-2006, 9:24 AM

Thank you!

Ramon, I made a donation when I first saw the button a couple of weeks ago.

Thanks for a great site.

AW-FANATIC

07-24-2006, 10:51 AM

Donation sent.

walkerboh4269

07-24-2006, 3:25 PM

Send me an Address and I will send what I can. I have been comeing here forever. However I did take a "break" for awhile cause the off list lower was driveing me crazy.

If there is anything I can do other than money let me know as well.

Chaingun

07-24-2006, 4:12 PM

Ramon,

I can either send a Paypal or check. Can you PM me either your email or addy?

Great site:cool:

scottj

07-25-2006, 8:41 AM

Donation sent. Thanks for maintaining this great site!

cho034442

07-25-2006, 11:04 AM

paypal inbound

gimmejr

07-25-2006, 1:20 PM

Donation sent, now lets get that for sale forum back up Im having withdrawals :p

If it weren't for the Calguns.net collective I wouldn't have my OLL lowers which bring me great joy!

And thanks for letting me be myself and speak my mind within the rules. I've been banned from a forum just because the owner didn't like my personality.

Calguns.net is a class act!:cool:

avidone

07-25-2006, 11:30 PM

Donation sent, now lets get that for sale forum back up Im having withdrawals :p

Ditto for me too!

ivanimal

07-26-2006, 1:46 AM

I sent what I could, and more to follow, Ramon you are the best.

Thank you.

acegunnr

07-26-2006, 10:29 AM

This site is invaluable. Thanks for all the hard work!

TonyM

07-26-2006, 4:18 PM

I can't see WHO has donated but I can see how many MAY have donated. Completed transactions number for moneys received, is by his paypal name. If you donate now his # is about 85. In two weeks donate and see if that # has moved much. Donate a few times and you'll see what I mean. I donated two weeks ago and today. The # has moved once. So lets donate guys. :D
(This is only for paypal) I know some send there donations in the mail. :D

Seller Reputation
The Seller Reputation Number measures how many Verified PayPal members have paid that seller. New transactions are added 30 days after they occur, to ensure that the Reputation Number reflects successful exchanges.

Takes 30 days for a transaction to post, also assuming the recepient didn't cap his reputation. Unverified members don't count as well, and there's alot of them out there from my experience. I have had mine capped at 1000 for nearly 4 years.

That said, I'm not a fan of paying with paypal, since the transaction history is on file with them forever and I'm paranoid. ;)

RaceDay

07-27-2006, 6:24 AM

This is a great site. PayPal sent.

1911_sfca

07-29-2006, 4:46 PM

Sent. Will send more when I get a new job...

xenophobe

07-29-2006, 5:29 PM

I'm not rich, and I don't make a whole lot of money, but I just sent in a personal donation of $25 from bartelt1508 at comcast... This isn't from 'the shop' this is from my wallet.

Hope the little bit helps...

trojanwar2

07-30-2006, 12:25 PM

2nd Donation sent, Thanks for a Great site.!!!!!:D

I'll try to send more next Month.

jbsocal

07-30-2006, 7:18 PM

What are the chances that the Gun Sales portion of this site will return?

I'm not aware of the legal issues that you are having.

ballistic

07-31-2006, 8:29 PM

Ok,

$20.00 sent tonight.
I would like to encourage everyone else to send in money too.

Can we get the for sale forum back?
Or at least explain why it is gone?
Perhaps I could help in some other way.
Thank you for a great site.
.................................................. ....

PayPal sent Ramon!
Thanks for the great site and information to all members!
Hope to see you soon again!

rorschach

08-09-2006, 4:29 PM

Twenty sent from The Rorschach

FreshTapCoke

08-10-2006, 12:08 PM

How did I miss this?

Please pm me with an adress that I can send a check to.

buddyRoland

08-20-2006, 3:10 AM

Donation made.

gonzo

08-20-2006, 4:45 PM

Donation made

artherd

08-30-2006, 10:31 PM

Donation sent!

thmpr

08-30-2006, 11:00 PM

Donation sent!!!

:D

hoffmang

08-31-2006, 12:07 AM

Late posting but my donation has been in a few days.

Riodog

08-31-2006, 2:41 PM

Ramon,
Sir, having been absent for awhile with no reasonable excuse, please forgive me. Shoot me an addy and I'll gladly remit my fine. Thanks for all you do and God bless your family in this most trying of times.
Rio

DJMAN

08-31-2006, 2:48 PM

Donation sent.:D

cnyankee

08-31-2006, 2:59 PM

i missed this as well...i dont do paypal so if you can send me a snailmail address ill send you a good contribution. im not into the whole upper lower thing yet but this site not only has helped me with problems, been very educational, and been a good source of entertainment but has also helped be be legal. a nice donation is a lot cheaper than defending myself from an ignorance of the law thing....thanks again ramon.

bg

09-03-2006, 1:44 PM

I've offered more than once to help in e-mails to
Ramon. I know he has his hands full with family.
I won't use Paypal either, so has anybody received
an address where to a donation ? If so, please PM me
and I'll confirm with the Admin if this is a legit address
to help the site out.

Not that I wouldn't trust anybody here not to give a
legit address, but ya know sometimes one's fingers
can hit the wrong keys and a check or MO could end
up somewhere else...;)

LeoC

09-05-2006, 2:47 AM

Donation sent, keep up the good work Ramon, we appreciate all that you're doing

JMC760

09-11-2006, 2:19 PM

Donation sent.

M1911

09-23-2006, 12:35 AM

Donation sent. Thanks Ramon.

Diablo

09-23-2006, 11:37 AM

Can you please e mail me? I can donate using either Pay Pal or throught the mail. Thanks.:D

milsurplover

09-25-2006, 5:32 PM

Is there a reason we are supposed to make a notation regarding our donation? If so, I'm notating.

stag1500

10-09-2006, 12:48 PM

Ramon, could you PM me with an address and whom to make out the check to? Thanks.